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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.85, 48,431.82 and 19,178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.85, 48,431.82 and 19,178.19 is: 26,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.85 : 48,431.82 = 19,178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.85/48,431.82 = 19,178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.85x = 48,431.82 × 19,178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.85x = 928,834,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,834,646.01/35,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.90

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